Author: Gloria Irabor

Determining who belted out “Bette Davis Eyes” on The Voice becomes a bit of a musical maze, considering the song’s appearances on various global editions of the show. Chloe Kohanski stirred things up in Season 13 of the American The Voice, leaving an indelible mark with her emotive performance during the grand finale. The rendition…

Bette Davis was an American national who carved her name into the history of Hollywood. Her career, which spanned a remarkable five decades, earned her the revered title of “The Queen of Hollywood.” Having tasted early success on the theater stage, Davis set her sights on Hollywood in 1930. Initially pigeonholed into ingenue roles, she…

Bette Davis, renowned for her dramatic prowess, surprised audiences with occasional musical interludes in her illustrious film career. In the 1943 wartime flick, “Thank Your Lucky Stars,” she humorously tackled “They’re Either Too Young or Too Old,” playfully mocking her own dramatic persona. A melancholic rendition of “Goodnight, Sweetheart” in “Mr. Skeffington” (1946) showcased her…

Bette Davis, the iconic actress, drew inspiration from a blend of personal experiences and encounters with the world of art. Her journey began with the captivating allure of silent film stars, Mary Pickford and Rudolph Valentino, whose performances ignited a young Betty’s passion for acting. A seed was planted, a desire to enrapture audiences in…

Bette Davis had a unique bond with friendship that went beyond the glitz of Hollywood. Known for her fiery nature and professional rivalry, she wasn’t one to shy away from expressing her opinions, sometimes causing ripples in her relationships. Amidst the occasional storm, Davis built lasting connections that stood the test of time. Her camaraderie…

The tale of how the Oscar got its name is as tangled as a Hollywood plotline. Bette Davis, the iconic actress, spun her own narrative, insisting the golden figure bore a striking resemblance to her husband’s posterior. In her autobiography, she vividly claimed, “He looks just like Oscar!” Another character in this Oscar saga is…

Bette Davis, a Hollywood icon, walked down the aisle four times, each chapter revealing a unique facet of her life. In her first venture into matrimony with bandleader Harmon Oscar Nelson Jr., the symphony of love failed to produce children. The second melody played with businessman Arthur Farnsworth, but tragedy struck in 1943. Brushing off…

In the classic tale of Gone with the Wind, it’s often assumed that Bette Davis could have been the face of Scarlett O’Hara. Yet, the role, etched into cinematic history, found its home with Vivien Leigh, not Davis. Davis, a luminary of her time, was eager to step into Scarlett’s shoes, but the threads of…

Bette Davis, the iconic Hollywood actress, wove the fabric of her life with three distinct threads of motherhood. Barbara “B.D.” Hyman, born in 1932, bore witness to the turbulence of Davis’ first marriage. B.D.’s path, etched with emotional neglect, led her through a tumultuous journey marked by the shadows of depression and addiction, culminating tragically…

Bette Davis, the legendary Hollywood actress, passed away on October 6, 1989, at age 81, after battling breast cancer. This relentless disease had haunted her since 1972 when it was first identified. Despite a mastectomy in an attempt to thwart its advance, the cancer persisted, marking her fate as irreversible. Unyielding in spirit, Davis continued…